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Luis Helguera Bujía (born 9 June 1976) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a midfielder.
After his older brother, Iván, had played one season at AS Roma, Helguera also moved to Italy, representing Udinese Calcio for two years with a Deportivo Alavés loan in between. He spent a further five campaigns in that country, mostly in Serie B and latterly for LR Vicenza, returning in 2008 to his homeland to sign for SD Huesca, newcomers to Segunda División.
Helguera rarely missed a game for the club during his spell, helping them to retain their second-tier status for four years. In 2010–11 he also collected a 20 yellow cards in 37 matches, the highest total in the division. He retired in June 2013 at the age of 37 following relegation, amassing totals of 185 appearances and eight goals over the course of five seasons.
On 6 August 2015, Helguera was named UD Las Palmas' technical secretary. He resigned from the position in April 2018, following their top-flight relegation.
Helguera joined Levante UD in a similar role on 21 May 2018. Roughly one year later, he left the Estadi Ciutat de València.
On 2 March 2020, Helguera returned to Las Palmas, this time as sporting director; he signed a contract until June 2023.
Post-retirement
After retiring, Helguera was hired as Huesca's general manager. In October 2013, he was added to David Amaral's staff as an assistant coach, while also acting as match delegate. He stepped down from that role the following March after the manager was dismissed, but remained at the club in other capacities.
Personal life
Helguera was the younger brother of former Real Madrid, Valencia CF and Spain defender Iván Helguera. Both played abroad in Italy.
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